Public Works Director Robert Mendoza dismissed, station reports

New Orleans Public Works Director Robert Mendoza, who was suspended in May in light of revelations about the use of paid police details to review traffic camera violations, has been dismissed, WDSU-TV reports.

WWL-TVRobert Mendoza

At the time of the suspension, Mayor Mitch Landrieu said it would last until an investigation was complete, but no longer than 120 days.

As an at-will employee, Mendoza could be dismissed by the mayor at any time.